Artificial Turf Cost Calculator
Enter your project size and get an instant estimate — turf, infill, nails, and a materials-only cost range for Arizona and Utah.
Artificial Turf & Infill Calculator
Estimates materials only. Get an exact quote for your project, or ask about contractor pricing.
Instructions
- Step 1.Enter project width in feet.
- Step 2.Enter project length in feet.
- Step 3.Pick a turf type and grain — results appear instantly.
What Affects Your Material Cost
Six things change the number — and all of them are in your control.
Turf Product
Per-sqft varies by product (Lush 70, Lucky 77, Lush 80, Lush Primo). Putting green is its own product and is priced separately.
Region (AZ vs UT)
Per-sqft pricing differs slightly between AZ and UT, and sales tax differs (Mesa 8.3%, Utah 7.45%). The calculator handles it.
Roll Width & Waste
12 ft (Lush 70) or 15 ft rolls. Your project width vs. roll width drives how much extra turf you buy after seams.
Infill Type
Natural Blend silica sand for landscape, PetFill Pro for pet areas. Different bag prices, different lbs/sqft per product.
Nails
Smooth or SpiralPro, in 30-lb buckets. Coverage rule: about 1 bucket per 850 sqft. Putting greens use headless boxes.
Contractor Pricing
Bulk orders qualify for trade pricing. The calculator shows retail; wholesale is lower for the right volume.
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost? (Quick Estimate)
Artificial turf materials run about $1.19–$1.89 per sq ft for the turf alone, or roughly $1.58–$3.14 per sq ft all-in (turf + infill + nails + tax) at our Arizona contractor pricing. A 1,000 sq ft DIY lawn lands around $1,581 – $3,141 in materials. Professional installation adds labor and base prep on top — see the full cost guide for installed pricing.
| Project size | Arizona materials | Utah materials |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft | $355 – $670 | $416 – $723 |
| 500 sq ft | $791 – $1,570 | $919 – $1,687 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $1,581 – $3,141 | $1,837 – $3,374 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $2,307 – $4,641 | $2,676 – $4,980 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $3,097 – $6,211 | $3,594 – $6,667 |
Ranges = basic kit (Lush 70 + Natural Blend infill + smooth nails) to premium kit (Lush Primo + PetFill Pro infill + SpiralPro nails), plus regional sales tax. Materials only — excludes labor, base aggregate, delivery, and edging. Enter your exact dimensions in the calculator above for a layout-specific number.
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Backyard Putting Green Cost Calculator
A backyard putting green uses a different turf product than a landscape lawn — shorter, denser pile with no grain direction so balls roll true — plus a heavier infill rate (typically 2 lb/sq ft of silica sand) for ball roll consistency, and specialty headless nails (5-lb boxes) instead of the 30-lb buckets used on landscape installs. Putting green turf ships in 15-ft-wide rolls at the same per-sqft price point in both Arizona and Utah.
To estimate your specific green in the calculator above, select "Putting Green (15 ft rolls)" in the Turf Type dropdown, enter your green dimensions, and pick your region — the calculator handles the heavier infill rate and headless-nail count automatically.
| Green size | Arizona (Mesa yard) | Utah (Provo yard) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 sq ft | $146 – $177 | $147 – $182 |
| 100 sq ft | $270 – $332 | $272 – $343 |
| 150 sq ft | $394 – $488 | $397 – $503 |
| 200 sq ft | $518 – $643 | $522 – $664 |
| 300 sq ft | $787 – $976 | $794 – $1,007 |
| 500 sq ft | $1,283 – $1,597 | $1,295 – $1,649 |
| 750 sq ft | $1,925 – $2,396 | $1,942 – $2,474 |
Putting green ranges assume turf + Natural Blend infill (basic) → turf + PetFill Pro infill (premium), plus headless putting-green nails ($20/5-lb box) and regional sales tax. Materials only — excludes base (typically 3–4" compacted decomposed granite or fines), fringe turf, contours, hole cups, labor, and delivery. Most backyard greens add 10–20% to the planning budget for fringe and contour. Use the sub-base calculator for base material volume.
What's In Your Material Estimate
The calculator shows a transparent kit total. Here's exactly what is — and isn't — counted.
Included
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Turf
Per-sqft price by product (Lush 70 / Lucky 77 / Lush 80 / Lush Primo / Putting Green) × the sqft you actually buy after waste.
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Infill
Natural Blend (silica sand) bags, or PetFill Pro for pet areas — 50-lb bags, count driven by the turf product’s recommended lbs/sqft.
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Nails
Smooth or SpiralPro nails — 30-lb buckets, ~1 bucket per 850 sqft of turf (3.5" nails).
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Sales tax
Mesa, AZ tax (8.3%) or Utah tax (7.45%) applied to your subtotal automatically.
Not included
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Labor
Installation, base prep, demolition, edging — quoted separately by your contractor. Never in our estimates.
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Base material
Crushed aggregate sub-base. Use our sub-base calculator for tonnage.
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Delivery
Pickup at our Mesa or Provo yard is free; delivery is mileage-based and quoted on request.
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Edging
Bender board / mow strip / concrete edging — quoted by your contractor.
Ready For An Exact Quote?
The calculator gives you a tight materials range. Our team gives you a number — with sample turf in hand.
Prefer we install it? See our premium installation service. DIY-ing it? Follow our step-by-step install guide.
Estimating for a specific use? Each dedicated page has product, infill, and base guidance: putting green turf, pet turf, sports turf, playground turf, and commercial artificial turf.
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Artificial Turf Calculator FAQs
How do I use the artificial turf calculator?
Enter your project width and length in feet, pick a turf type (which sets the roll width to 12 or 15 feet), choose a grain direction, and select Arizona or Utah. Results update instantly — turf to purchase, waste, seams, infill bags per product, and a materials-only cost range.
How much artificial turf do I need?
Start with your area (length × width). Because turf comes in fixed-width rolls (12 ft for Lush 70; 15 ft for Lucky 77, Lush 80, Lush Primo, and putting green), what you actually buy is usually a bit more than the area you cover. The calculator works this out and shows the turf-to-purchase figure for each layout option.
How much do artificial turf materials cost?
Material cost depends on the turf product, region (AZ or UT), how much you buy after waste, infill type, and nails. The calculator shows a materials-only range per layout: basic kit (Natural Blend infill + smooth nails) to premium kit (PetFill Pro infill + SpiralPro nails). Labor, base prep, and delivery are not included.
How much extra turf should I order for waste?
The calculator already accounts for roll-width waste based on your dimensions and the chosen roll width (12 ft or 15 ft). As a planning rule of thumb, expect 5–15% extra material on a typical layout — the exact figure depends on whether your project width is a near-multiple of 12 or 15 ft. The calculator shows the exact "turf to purchase" number per layout option.
Is artificial turf cheaper than a natural lawn over time?
Artificial turf has a higher upfront material cost than seeding a lawn, but it eliminates ongoing water, mowing, and fertilizer expenses. In AZ and UT, water and maintenance savings alone can offset the upfront investment over several years.
What is not included in the calculator estimate?
Labor (installation), base materials (crushed aggregate sub-base), delivery, and edging (bender board, concrete mow strips). These are quoted separately. The calculator covers turf, infill, nails, and your local sales tax.
How much infill do I need for artificial turf?
It depends on the product, typically 1 to 2 pounds per square foot, in 50-lb bags: 1 lb/sq ft for Lush 70, 1.6 lb/sq ft for Lush 80 and Lucky 77, and 2 lb/sq ft for Lush Primo and putting green. The calculator outputs a bag count per turf product based on how much turf you purchase.
About turf infillDoes the calculator estimate the sub-base?
No — this tool covers turf, infill, nails, and tax. For the aggregate base under your turf (depth and tonnage), use the sub-base turf calculator. A well-compacted, well-draining base is what makes a turf lawn last.
Sub-Base Turf CalculatorDo you offer contractor pricing?
Yes — we supply contractors and resellers across Arizona and Utah with trade pricing on turf rolls and accessories. Contact us for current contractor pricing.
Request contractor pricingCan I use this for putting greens or pet areas?
Yes. The calculator handles infill and nail counts for both. For pet areas, swap to PetFill Pro infill (the premium kit estimate already includes it). Putting greens use specialty headless nails — see the dedicated putting green section above, and select "Putting Green (15 ft rolls)" in the calculator.
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